Meaning

• A person who does something only occasionally.

Meaning

• Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

  "He took an occasional glass of wine."

• Created for a specific occasion.

  "Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations."

• Intended for use as the occasion requires.

  "What your living room needs are some occasional chairs."

• Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

  "He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor."